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1 POINTS OF EMPHASIS FOR 2018 SEASON Kindergarten: This is a coach-pitch league. Jewelry - No jewelry made of metal, ceramic, or rock will be allowed, which includes earrings. Cloth jewelry will be allowed. Teams are not allowed to use training devices such as hitting sticks inside the fences during games. Teams are encouraged to only use training devices during warm-up time before the game or between innings. No artificial noise makers will be allowed (i.e. radios, cowbells, horns, etc.) Substitute players should wear their regular season uniform to identify them as a sub. Any use of illegal players will result in an automatic forfeit. Hit by pitch A player hit by a pitched ball will take their base regardless of where the player was hit or how hard the ball is pitched. Coaches standing behind catchers 4 th grade coaches maynot stand behind their catcher during live play. 2 nd and 3 rd grade coaches may stand behind their catchers during live play. 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 GENERAL RULES FOR ALL GRADES PAGE Rule 1 Sportsmanship 3 Rule 2 Interaction With Umpires 4 Rule 3 Scorekeeping 4 Rule 4 Forfeits 5 Rule 5 Substitutions and # of Players 6 Rule 6 Substitute Players 6 Rule 7 Uniforms 7 Rule 8 Equipment 7 Rule 9 Safety 8 Rule 10 Sliding 9 Rule 11 Dugout Rules 9 Rule 12 Umpires 9 Rule 13 Ejections 10 Rule 14 Protests 11 Rule 15 Playing Field Dimensions 12 SECTION 2 SPECIFIC RULES FOR GRADES PreK-3 PAGE Rule 16 Game Limits 12 Rule 17 Pitching 13 Rule 18 Fielding and Substitutions 14 Rule 19 Batting 14 Rule 20 Baserunning and Overthrows 17 SECTION 3 SPECIFIC RULES FOR GRADES 4-8 PAGE Rule 21 Game Limits 18 Rule 22 Pitching 21 Rule 23 Batting 22 Rule 24 Stealing, Baserunning, Overthrows 23 Rule 25 Playing Time 25 Rainout/Contact Information Back Cover 2

3 2018 BLUE VALLEY RECREATION YOUTH SOFTBALL RULES & REGULATIONS The following rules, supplemented by the U.S.A Official Rules of Softball, shall govern play and conduct of players and team officials in all league games. These rules have as their basis the development and teaching of good sportsmanship and fair play. SECTION 1 BASIC RULES FOR ALL GRADES Rule 1. SPORTSMANSHIP A. There will be a zero tolerance policy on swearing for all players, coaches, and fans. B. Sportsmanship shall be the top priority observed by all coaches, players, parents, and spectators. The umpires and staff have complete authority to enforce good sportsmanship. C. Head coaches will be responsible for the conduct of their assistant coaches, players, and fans. D. Chatter/chanting of any kind must be positive in nature and may not be directed at an opposing individual or team. 3

4 E. Alcohol and tobacco is not allowed on the premises during youth play. Coaches may not use tobacco on the field or in the dugout. Rule 2. INTERACTION WITH UMPIRES A. Coaches are not allowed to discuss a judgment call with an umpire. Any discussion of a judgment call may be grounds for an immediate ejection. B. A short discussion with an umpire regarding a rule clarification is acceptable. The coach must request a timeout to ask the umpire for clarification. This must be done in a professional manner. 1. If the coach does not agree with the umpire s rule clarification, the coach may request the field supervisor s rule clarification. C. Head coaches are responsible for the actions of their assistants, players, and fans. D. Harassment of umpires by anyone will not be tolerated and will be cause for immediate ejection. Rule 3. SCOREKEEPING A. The home team scorekeeper will be the official scorekeeper and must record the official game time at the beginning of each game (the home plate umpire will inform the scorekeeper). Periodically, the scorekeepers from both teams should confer with one another and the umpire. The official team 4

5 scorekeeper works for the umpire and not the home team. In the case of a suspended game the official scorekeeper must record the time the game was stopped, batter and count, names and locations of all base runners, etc. This information should be recorded on the game card and placed in the designated game card box near the concession stand or given to field staff. If there is a scoreboard available for use, the visiting team will be required to provide a parent to run the scoreboard. The scoreboard is not official. B. Grades 4-8: Following the game and before leaving the complex, the home team coach must turn in the completed game card to the umpire or field supervisor. C. Grades 4-8: Score will be kept for league standings. The top two teams in each division will receive trophies. D. Grades PreK-3: Score will be kept but league standings will not. Rule 4. FORFEITS Grades 2-8 A. A team can not play with less than 7 players. B. When the umpire calls play ball, the team in the field must have 7 players. The team batting must have 7 players by the time they reach the 7 th spot in the batting order or when they must take the field. Teams, on a forfeit, may divide and play but must 5

6 stop 15 minutes prior to the next scheduled game. The umpires will still officiate the game. Rule 5. SUBSTITUTIONS AND NUMBER OF PLAYERS A. There will be unlimited substitutions. B. No player may sit out 2 consecutive defensive innings. C. Grades Number of players Grades PreK-5 10 (6 infielders & 4 outfielders) Grades (6 infielders & 3 outfielders) Note: The outfield is designated as being at least 15 feet behind the base path. D. Players may not be added to a roster after June 1 without approval from the Softball Advisory Council. Rule 6. SUBSTITUTE PLAYERS A. If a team is short players they must follow the listing below to find a substitute player. Grades PreK to 3 Teams may invite another player from their grade or a player from one grade below. Grades 4-8 BV Premier players cannot play on rec teams. Tiger division team may invite a Husky division player from their grade or any player from one grade below. 6

7 Husky division team may invite any player from one grade below. B. A maximum of 3 substitute players may be used by a team in one game. C. The substitute player must be from another BVRC team and must be declared by the coach to the umpire before the game begins. Substitute players should wear the uniform of the team they are registered with. D. A substitute player must bat last and may not pitch. E. If a team only has 10 players for grades PreK-5 or 9 players for grades 6-8 one sub can be invited. They can not play the field more than every other inning. F. Any use of illegal players will result in an automatic forfeit. Rule 7. UNIFORMS A. U.S.A. rules regarding uniforms will not be used. B. Uniforms must consist of jerseys, of the same color, with a legible number printed on the back. Rule 8. EQUIPMENT A. Softballs Grades PreK-1 11 Easton IncrediBall Grades Softball (ASA approved) Grades Softball (ASA approved) 7

8 Grades Pre-K & K will use the balls supplied to them in their equipment bags. Grades 2-8 will be given a game ball for each game by the umpire. B. The catcher must wear all protective gear during games. T-ball players must wear a helmet with facemask while catching. C. Players warming up the pitcher before, during or after the game must wear a helmet with a mask. D. All batters, baserunners, and on-deck hitters must wear batting helmets. E. Safety bases will be used in all grades. Rule 9. SAFETY A. Jewelry 1. No jewelry made of metal, ceramic, or rock will be allowed, which includes earrings. Cloth jewelry will be allowed. 2. Each team will receive one official warning for wearing jewelry. If a player has jewelry on after the official warning that player will be ejected from that game. (A one game suspension will not be imposed.) B. Steel spikes are not allowed. C. Wooden bats are not allowed. D. Chin straps and face masks are mandatory for grades

9 Rule 10. SLIDING A. Whenever a tag play is evident, a runner must slide or avoid contact with the fielder and/or catcher who has the ball or is in the act of receiving the ball. Attempting to jump, leap, or dive over the fielder and/or catcher is not interpreted as seeking to avoid contact. B. If a play is not evident, obstruction will be called on a fielder that impedes the progress of a runner. C. Malicious contact shall supersede all obstruction penalties. The runner shall be called out and may be ejected from the game at the umpire s discretion. D. When enforcing this rule, the umpire should judge the runner s intent. If the umpire feels that the contact was unintentional, then the runner should only be declared out. If the umpire feels that the contact was intentional and/or malicious, then the runner should be declared out and ejected. Rule 11. DUGOUT RULES A. The Home Team will occupy the first base dugout. B. Only players and coaches will be allowed in the dugout area. C. Players not on the field should remain in the dugout during the game. 9

10 Rule 12. UMPIRES Grades PreK & 1: Grade 2: Grade 3: Grades 4-8: One coach of each team will act as umpires during play. There will be no other umpires on the field. One umpire will be used. One umpire for machine pitch, two umpires for player pitch. Two umpires will be used. Rule 13. EJECTIONS A. Anyone ejected from a game must leave the complex immediately. Those serving a suspension may not attend the game(s) for which they are serving a suspension. B. Players - First ejection suspended for the next game. - Second ejection suspended for the next two games and an appearance before the Advisory Council may be required. - Third ejection suspended for a minimum of three games and a mandatory appearance before the Advisory Council. C. Coach, Parent, or Fan - First ejection suspended for the next game and an appearance before the Advisory Council may be required. 10

11 - Second ejection Suspended for the next two games and a mandatory appearance before the Advisory Council. - Third ejection Suspended for a minimum of three games and mandatory appearance before the Advisory Council. Rule 14. PROTESTS A. Grades PreK-3: Protests will not be allowed. B. Grades 4-8: The umpires, field supervisors, and coaches should attempt to resolve rule disputes to avoid protests. 1. A manager may only protest a rule interpretation or player eligibility. 2. The manager must protest the game, before the next pitch is thrown, by telling the umpire that he is protesting the game. The umpire and official scorekeeper will then note the protest in the official scorebook. In addition, a written protest must then be filed by the protesting coach immediately after the game on the proper form available from a field supervisor. If a protest occurs regarding the last play of the game or player eligibility the manger will be given 24 hours to protest the game. 3. The Softball Advisory Council will act on all protests. Even if it is held that the protested decision violated a rule, no replay of the game 11

12 will be ordered, unless, in the opinion of the Advisory Council, the violation adversely affected the protesting team s chances of winning the game. Rule 15. PLAYING FIELD DIMENSIONS Division Base Line Pitching Grade PreK Grade Grade SECTION 2 SPECIFIC RULES FOR GRADES PreK-3 Rule 16. GAME LIMITS PreK-3 A. Game time begins with the first pitch. B. These are instructional grades with no standings, thus all play will stop after 1 hour and 15 minutes. The home team does not need to bat last. C. Games may end in a tie. If a game is stopped because of darkness or weather, 3 innings or 45 minutes will be considered a complete game. D. In PreK, the half inning will conclude after the entire roster has batted. In Kindergarten and grades 1, 2, and 3, the half inning will be over after 3 outs or 6 runs have scored. E. Infield practice may be taken only if time permits. If the previous game is late, no infield will be allowed. 12

13 Rule 17. PITCHING PreK-3 A. PreK: This is a T-ball program. All players must hit off a tee. No player may be pitched to. B. Kindergarten and Grade 1: This is a coach-pitch program. The coach of the batting team will pitch to his/her own team. C. Grade 2: This is a machine-pitch program. The coach of the batting team shall place the ball in the pitching machine. D. Grade 3: All teams will play machine pitch for the first 8 games of the season. Teams will play player-pitch for the last 4 games. (Note: Depending on rescheduled games, the amount of player-pitch games may increase.) 1. Machine pitch rules will follow those used for Grade Regarding player pitch games: a. Pitchers will be allowed to pitch a maximum of three innings per game, but not more than two consecutive innings. b. An appearance at any point during an inning constitutes an inning pitched. c. No illegal pitches will be called. This is an instructional grade and coaching of players is encouraged at every opportunity. d. Rule 22.A4 will be in effect. 13

14 Rule 18. FIELDING AND SUBSTITUTIONS PreK-3 A. No player may sit out two consecutive defensive innings. B. All players must play more than one position per game, with at least one of those positions being in the infield. In addition, coaches are encouraged to allow players to play all positions throughout the season. C. There will be 10 players in the field (6 infielders and 4 outfielders). D. Outfielders must play at least 15 feet behind the base path. E. A defensive team coach will be on the field of play to assist in positioning players in grades PreK-1. F. The player at the pitching position should stand near the pitching circle. Rule 19. BATTING PreK-3 A. PreKindergarten through Grade 3 1. All players in attendance will bat. Late arriving players should be added to the end of the batting order. 2. An automatic out will not be assessed if a player must come out of the game. 3. The infield fly rule will not be used. B. PreK 1. This is a T-ball program. 14

15 2. The home team will be responsible for bringing the tee and a game ball to the game. 3. Every inning each team will bat the entire roster. The inning is over when all players have batted. 4. There are no strikeouts or walks. 5. The batting team s coach will be positioned at home plate to assist the batter and place the ball on the tee. The tee should be placed on top of home plate. This coach should confirm the defensive team is prepared and announce his/her intention to place the ball on the tee by calling play ball. 6. The catcher will position herself well behind home plate to the opposite side of the batter. A helmet with facemask must be worn. 7. There will be a 15 foot arc drawn on the playing field. All batted balls must travel past this arc. If a batted ball does not, it will be considered foul and the batter will hit again. 8. Runners are allowed to run the bases even if they are out. C. Kindergarten and Grade 1 1. This is a coach pitch program. 2. Three outs or six runs will make up the half inning. 15

16 3. There are no strikeouts, walks, hit batters, or bunting. 4. Each batter will receive a maximum of 5 hittable pitches. If no hit occurs after 5 hittable pitches, the batter will then hit off of a tee. No automatic out will be called. 5. If the 5 th pitch is fouled, a 6 th will be given and so on. D. Grade 2 1. This is a machine-pitch program. 2. Three outs or 6 runs will make up the half inning. 3. There are no hit batsmen, bunting, or walks. 4. A batter receives a maximum of 5 hittable pitches (discretion of the umpire). If the 5 th pitch is fouled, a 6 th will be given and so on. Swinging strikes will be counted and there are strikeouts (three swinging strikes or 2 swinging strikes and a 5 th hittable pitch). 5. The speed of the pitching machine may be adjusted by each coach to best suit their team. The speed of the machine may not be adjusted for individual players. 6. The batter is out on a dropped 3 rd strike by the catcher. 7. If a batted ball hits the pitching machine or the coach running the machine, the ball is dead, the 16

17 batter is awarded first base and all other base runners are awarded one base beyond the base they occupied at the time of the pitch. 8. The catcher will position herself behind the plate and wear all protective equipment. E. Grade 3 1. Rules 19.D (1-8) will be in effect for machinepitch games. 2. Rule 22.A (4) will be in effect for all player-pitch games. 3. No bunting. Rule 20. BASERUNNING AND OVERTHROWS PreK-3 A. There will be no stealing, leadoffs, or advancement on wild pitches. B. Baserunners must stay in contact with the base until the ball is hit. C. The ball is considered dead and all play must stop once the ball is in possession of an infielder within the infield area. D. Overthrows An overthrow is a ball that is thrown to an infielder, in the infield area, that is not cleanly caught. When an overthrow occurs, the umpire (in grades 2 and 3 only) will raise one fist in the air signifying to both teams that an overthrow has occurred. 17

18 1. There will be only one base advancement, at the runner s own risk, on any overthrow even if the ball remains in play. 2. There will be only one overthrow per at bat. If a second occurs during the same at bat, the ball will become dead and all runners will return to the base they occupied following the first overthrow. SECTION 3 GRADES 4-8 Rule 21. GAME LIMITS A. Grades Game time begins one minute after the coach/umpire meeting. 2. To begin a game, infield practice will be allowed only if time permits. B. Grades Games will be 1 hour and 15 minutes or 6 innings, whichever occurs first. No new inning may begin after 1 hour and 15 minutes, unless the score is tied. 2. A maximum of 6 runs per inning may be scored. 3. At the 1 hour and 15 minute mark: a. If either team is leading by 7 or more runs at the half inning, the game is over. b. If the score of the game is 6 runs or less, the inning may continue for a maximum of 18

19 20 minutes in an attempt to determine a winner. The final decision to suspend any game must be made by a BVRC field supervisor, not the umpires. c. Tiebreaker rule: If the game is tied after all innings have been completed (or at the time limit), the tie-breaker rule will go into effect. At the start of each half inning each team will put the batter who completed the last at bat in the previous inning on second base and start with one out. Only one inning will be played using the tie-breaker rule. After one inning if the game is still tied it will be counted as a tie in the standings. 4. Three innings will be considered a complete game. If a game is stopped before 3 innings because of weather or darkness, when the game is resumed the remaining time limit will be in effect. 5. If a game is decided before the final innings because of runs (i.e. 7 run lead with one inning to play or 13 run lead with 2 innings to play) teams may continue to play if games are not running late that day, there is game time remaining on the game limit and both teams consent. All play must stop no later than 15 minutes before the next scheduled game time. 19

20 C. Grades Games will be 1 hour and 15 minutes or 6 innings, whichever comes first. No new inning may begin after the 1 hour and 15 minute mark unless the game is tied. 2. A team may score a max of 8 runs per inning. 3. At the 1 hour and 15 minute mark: a. If either team is leading by 9 runs or more at the half inning, the game is over. b. If the score of the game is 8 runs or less, the inning may continue for a maximum of 20 minutes in an attempt to determine a winner. The final decision to suspend any game must be made by a BVRC field supervisor, not the umpires. c. Tiebreaker rule: If the game is tied after all innings have been completed (or at the time limit), the tie-breaker rule will go into effect. At the start of each half inning each team will put the batter who completed the last at bat in the previous inning on second base and start with one out. Only one inning will be played using the tie-breaker rule. After one inning if the game is still tied it will be counted as a tie in the standings. 4. Four innings will be considered a complete game. If a game is stopped before 4 innings because of weather or darkness, when the 20

21 game is resumed, the remaining time limit will be in effect. 5. If a game is decided before the final innings or time limit because of runs (i.e. 9 run lead with 1 inning to play or a 17 run lead with 2 innings to play) teams may continue to play if games are not running late, there is game time remaining on the game limit and both teams consent. All play must stop no later than 15 minutes before the next scheduled game. Rule 22. PITCHING A. Grades An appearance at any point during an inning constitutes an inning pitched. 2. Pitchers may pitch only 4 innings per game, with no more than 2 consecutively. Limitations on pitchers will carry over to continuations of suspended games. 3. Five warm-up pitches will be given when one pitcher relieves another. 4. (4 th grade only) Players will pitch during the game. No walks will be allowed. If a player pitcher throws 4 balls to a batter, the batter will then get up to 3 additional hittable pitches, from an offensive coach, to put the ball in play. If the batter fails to put the ball in play she will be declared out. Strikes will be carried over from when the players pitch to when 21

22 the coach pitches. If the batter hits a foul ball on their last pitch from the coach the batter shall be given an additional pitch. (i.e., an at bat can never end on a foul ball that is not caught.) Once the batter has put the ball in play or been declared out the player pitcher will resume pitching to the next batter and the coach will return to the dugout. Batters will be given first base only if hit by a player pitcher. The coach may pitch from anywhere within the pitching circle as long as both feet stay within the circle. B. Grades 6-8 All U.S.A. rules will be used. C. Legal Modified Delivery 1. It is legal to throw a modified pitch in a fast pitch league. Rule 23. BATTING A. Grades Open roster batting is mandatory. There will be a continuous batting order of all players in 22

23 attendance. Late arriving players should be added to the end of the batting order. 2. On a base on balls or hit batsman, the batter is awarded first base but may not attempt, or fake an attempt, to continue to 2 nd base. 3. The infield fly rule will be used in grades 4-8. B. Grades Batter is out on a dropped 3 rd strike by the catcher. 2. Batters will not be penalized for stepping out of the batters box during player/coach conferences. A coach may conference with only one batter and only once per inning. C. Grades U.S.A. rules will be used. 2. Rule 23.B2 will be used. Rule 24. STEALING, BASERUNNING, OVERTHROWS A. Grade 4 1. There will be no stealing, leadoffs, or advancement on wild pitches. 2. Runners leaving the base before the ball is hit will be called out. 3. The ball is considered dead and play will be stopped once the ball is in possession of the pitcher within the pitcher s circle. Runners who are between bases must (at their own risk) immediately return to the previous base or advance to the next base or they will be out. 23

24 B. Grade 5 1. Stealing is permitted. 2. Runners leaving base before the pitched ball is caught or contacted by the catcher will be called out. 3. The ball is considered dead and play will be stopped once the ball is in the possession of the pitcher within the pitcher s circle. Runners who are between bases must (at their own risk) immediately return to the previous base or advance to the next base, or they will be called out. C. Grades Stealing is permitted 2. Players may leave the base as soon as the ball leaves the hand of the pitcher. 3. The ball is considered dead and play will be stopped once the ball is in the possession of the pitcher within the pitcher s circle. Runners who are between bases must (at their own risk) immediately return to the previous base or advance to the next base, or they will be called out. 24

25 Rule 25: Playing Time (Grades 4-8) A. Coaches are allowed to use one of the following options. a. Option #1 - No player may sit out two consecutive defensive innings. b. Option #2 - See chart below Game Length Minimum Innings Required to Play Per Game. 3 Innings Must play 1 inning 4 Innings Must play 2 innings 5 Innings Must play 2 innings 6 Innings Must play 3 innings 7 Innings Must play 3 innings B. If a coach chooses option #2 all players must enter the game by the third inning. 25

26 RAINOUT INFORMATION will be available online at Or by calling (913) ext. 3. You may also sign up to receive game and practice cancellations with the BVRC Connection on our website. 26

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